The Winter Sun
1909
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1909
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
The painting shows a winter scene with snow and trees. It's interesting because the artist used a technique to paint outdoors, which was not common at that time. This technique allowed him to catch the natural light and colors of the scene. The artist likely used a technique like glazing to create this scene, similar to what you can learn about by looking up the technique: glazing.
